Author: Donovan O. Schaefer
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822374900
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
In Religious Affects Donovan O. Schaefer challenges the notion that religion is inextricably linked to language and belief, proposing instead that it is primarily driven by affects. Drawing on affect theory, evolutionary biology, and poststructuralist theory, Schaefer builds on the recent materialist shift in religious studies to relocate religious practices in the affective realm—an insight that helps us better understand how religion is lived in conjunction with systems of power. To demonstrate religion's animality and how it works affectively, Schaefer turns to a series of case studies, including the documentary Jesus Camp and contemporary American Islamophobia. Placing affect theory in conversation with post-Darwinian evolutionary theory, Schaefer explores the extent to which nonhuman animals have the capacity to practice religion, linking human forms of religion and power through a new analysis of the chimpanzee waterfall dance as observed by Jane Goodall. In this compelling case for the use of affect theory in religious studies, Schaefer provides a new model for mapping relations between religion, politics, species, globalization, secularism, race, and ethics.
Religious Affects
Author: Donovan O. Schaefer
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822374900
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
In Religious Affects Donovan O. Schaefer challenges the notion that religion is inextricably linked to language and belief, proposing instead that it is primarily driven by affects. Drawing on affect theory, evolutionary biology, and poststructuralist theory, Schaefer builds on the recent materialist shift in religious studies to relocate religious practices in the affective realm—an insight that helps us better understand how religion is lived in conjunction with systems of power. To demonstrate religion's animality and how it works affectively, Schaefer turns to a series of case studies, including the documentary Jesus Camp and contemporary American Islamophobia. Placing affect theory in conversation with post-Darwinian evolutionary theory, Schaefer explores the extent to which nonhuman animals have the capacity to practice religion, linking human forms of religion and power through a new analysis of the chimpanzee waterfall dance as observed by Jane Goodall. In this compelling case for the use of affect theory in religious studies, Schaefer provides a new model for mapping relations between religion, politics, species, globalization, secularism, race, and ethics.
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822374900
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
In Religious Affects Donovan O. Schaefer challenges the notion that religion is inextricably linked to language and belief, proposing instead that it is primarily driven by affects. Drawing on affect theory, evolutionary biology, and poststructuralist theory, Schaefer builds on the recent materialist shift in religious studies to relocate religious practices in the affective realm—an insight that helps us better understand how religion is lived in conjunction with systems of power. To demonstrate religion's animality and how it works affectively, Schaefer turns to a series of case studies, including the documentary Jesus Camp and contemporary American Islamophobia. Placing affect theory in conversation with post-Darwinian evolutionary theory, Schaefer explores the extent to which nonhuman animals have the capacity to practice religion, linking human forms of religion and power through a new analysis of the chimpanzee waterfall dance as observed by Jane Goodall. In this compelling case for the use of affect theory in religious studies, Schaefer provides a new model for mapping relations between religion, politics, species, globalization, secularism, race, and ethics.
Jesus Camp, My Story: A Biographical Review of the Oscar Nominated Movie "Jesus Camp"
Author: Becky Fischer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615509587
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
What really happened behind the scenes of this controversial documentary? Amid accusations of child abuse, brainwashing, and indoctrinating children, Becky Fischer, a Pentecostal children's pastor of twenty years, allowed this movie to continue to be played and sold even though many movie reviews and news commentators held her and her ministry up to serious question. Why didn't she renounce it like many Christian leaders thought she should? Why didn't she back away from it when many critics felt it put Christianity in a negative light? This book will answers these questions and more including: * Why did Becky allow the movie to be made in the first place? * Was it true she was raising up children as Christian jihadists? * What was behind the negative comments about Harry Potter? * What was in the controversial sermon on abortion that stirred the children up so emotionally? * What are Evangelical Christians really like? What do they believe? * Whatever happened to the featured children? Are they okay?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615509587
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
What really happened behind the scenes of this controversial documentary? Amid accusations of child abuse, brainwashing, and indoctrinating children, Becky Fischer, a Pentecostal children's pastor of twenty years, allowed this movie to continue to be played and sold even though many movie reviews and news commentators held her and her ministry up to serious question. Why didn't she renounce it like many Christian leaders thought she should? Why didn't she back away from it when many critics felt it put Christianity in a negative light? This book will answers these questions and more including: * Why did Becky allow the movie to be made in the first place? * Was it true she was raising up children as Christian jihadists? * What was behind the negative comments about Harry Potter? * What was in the controversial sermon on abortion that stirred the children up so emotionally? * What are Evangelical Christians really like? What do they believe? * Whatever happened to the featured children? Are they okay?
Radicalism and Music
Author: Jonathan Pieslak
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
ISBN: 0819575852
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Radicalism and Music offers a convincing argument for music's transformational impact on the radicalization, reinforcement, and motivational techniques of violent political activists. It makes a case for the careful examination of music's roles in radical cultures, roles that have serious impacts, as evidenced by the actions of the Frankfurt Airport shooter Arid Uka, Sikh Temple murderer Wade Page, white supremacist Matthew Hale, and animal-rights activist Walter Bond, among others. Such cases bring up difficult questions about how those involved in radical groups can be stirred to feel or act under the influence of music. Radicalism and Music is based on interviews, email correspondence, concerts, and videos. As a "sound strategy," music is exploited to its fullest potential as a tool for recruiting and retaining members by members of al-Qa'ida, the Hammerskin Nation, Christian Identity, Kids in Ministry International, Earth First!, and Vegan Straight Edge. But, as the book points out, the coercive use of music is not isolated to radical cultures, but in political propaganda, sporting events, and popular music as well. Ultimately, Radicalism and Music shows how music affects us through our emotions, and how it triggers violence and enables hateful ideology.
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
ISBN: 0819575852
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Radicalism and Music offers a convincing argument for music's transformational impact on the radicalization, reinforcement, and motivational techniques of violent political activists. It makes a case for the careful examination of music's roles in radical cultures, roles that have serious impacts, as evidenced by the actions of the Frankfurt Airport shooter Arid Uka, Sikh Temple murderer Wade Page, white supremacist Matthew Hale, and animal-rights activist Walter Bond, among others. Such cases bring up difficult questions about how those involved in radical groups can be stirred to feel or act under the influence of music. Radicalism and Music is based on interviews, email correspondence, concerts, and videos. As a "sound strategy," music is exploited to its fullest potential as a tool for recruiting and retaining members by members of al-Qa'ida, the Hammerskin Nation, Christian Identity, Kids in Ministry International, Earth First!, and Vegan Straight Edge. But, as the book points out, the coercive use of music is not isolated to radical cultures, but in political propaganda, sporting events, and popular music as well. Ultimately, Radicalism and Music shows how music affects us through our emotions, and how it triggers violence and enables hateful ideology.
Redefining Children's Ministry in the 21st Century
Author: Becky Fischer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780981594002
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Research shows that by the time many children are thirteen years old they feel they know everything there is to know about the Bible and God, and feel no further need of attending church. Could this be because we have underestimated their spiritual potential, and been content to feed them a repetitive spiritual diet of basic Bible stories over and over again? Just how many ways can we repackage Noah's Ark anyway? It's time the collective body of Christ re-evaluate children's ministries and redefine what valid, disciple-making, equipping children's ministry really is.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780981594002
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Research shows that by the time many children are thirteen years old they feel they know everything there is to know about the Bible and God, and feel no further need of attending church. Could this be because we have underestimated their spiritual potential, and been content to feed them a repetitive spiritual diet of basic Bible stories over and over again? Just how many ways can we repackage Noah's Ark anyway? It's time the collective body of Christ re-evaluate children's ministries and redefine what valid, disciple-making, equipping children's ministry really is.
Introduction to Documentary, Second Edition
Author: Bill Nichols
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 025300487X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
This new edition of Bill Nichols’s bestselling text provides an up-to-date introduction to the most important issues in documentary history and criticism. Designed for students in any field that makes use of visual evidence and persuasive strategies, Introduction to Documentary identifies the distinguishing qualities of documentary and teaches the viewer how to read documentary film. Each chapter takes up a discrete question, from "How did documentary filmmaking get started?" to "Why are ethical issues central to documentary filmmaking?" Carefully revised to take account of new work and trends, this volume includes information on more than 100 documentaries released since the first edition, an expanded treatment of the six documentary modes, new still images, and a greatly expanded list of distributors.
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 025300487X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
This new edition of Bill Nichols’s bestselling text provides an up-to-date introduction to the most important issues in documentary history and criticism. Designed for students in any field that makes use of visual evidence and persuasive strategies, Introduction to Documentary identifies the distinguishing qualities of documentary and teaches the viewer how to read documentary film. Each chapter takes up a discrete question, from "How did documentary filmmaking get started?" to "Why are ethical issues central to documentary filmmaking?" Carefully revised to take account of new work and trends, this volume includes information on more than 100 documentaries released since the first edition, an expanded treatment of the six documentary modes, new still images, and a greatly expanded list of distributors.
The Holy Spirit & Me
Author: Becky Fischer
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781096697299
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
These lessons cover the basics of what children need to know about the baptism in the Holy Spirit. There are detailed instructions in how to lead children into this experience, and how to activate them into praying in tongues. Your children will never be the same again! Five lesson series perfect for a VBS, family conference, or Kids Camp!Every lesson comes with review questions, a dramatized Bible story, extra Scriptures that go with the lesson to look up and study, as well as suggestions at the end to bring children into the presence of God in a time of prayer.It also include extra helps in the back for making Bible costumes and building a background staging theme to go with your lessons.Lesson Titles: The Holy Spirit is God Being Filled with the Spirit The Language of Heaven Supernatural Prayer The Power of the Holy Spiri
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781096697299
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
These lessons cover the basics of what children need to know about the baptism in the Holy Spirit. There are detailed instructions in how to lead children into this experience, and how to activate them into praying in tongues. Your children will never be the same again! Five lesson series perfect for a VBS, family conference, or Kids Camp!Every lesson comes with review questions, a dramatized Bible story, extra Scriptures that go with the lesson to look up and study, as well as suggestions at the end to bring children into the presence of God in a time of prayer.It also include extra helps in the back for making Bible costumes and building a background staging theme to go with your lessons.Lesson Titles: The Holy Spirit is God Being Filled with the Spirit The Language of Heaven Supernatural Prayer The Power of the Holy Spiri
Preschoolers in His Presence
Author: Becky Fischer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781496045775
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
There is no age limit on how young a child can be to learn to pray, worship, heal the sick, be filled with the Holy Spirit and more! Begin teaching your preschoolers to step into the realm of the spirit. Some may think preschoolers are too young to understand these concepts, but you will see after using this curriculum, they are capable of amazing spiritual exploits like healing the sick, praying, and more. The teachings in each GOD CENTER are presented in small bite sizes that they will easily understand. This is one year's worth of lessons (104 in all) and is based on using learning centers similar to those used in schools. For more details visit www.kidsinministry.or/resources.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781496045775
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
There is no age limit on how young a child can be to learn to pray, worship, heal the sick, be filled with the Holy Spirit and more! Begin teaching your preschoolers to step into the realm of the spirit. Some may think preschoolers are too young to understand these concepts, but you will see after using this curriculum, they are capable of amazing spiritual exploits like healing the sick, praying, and more. The teachings in each GOD CENTER are presented in small bite sizes that they will easily understand. This is one year's worth of lessons (104 in all) and is based on using learning centers similar to those used in schools. For more details visit www.kidsinministry.or/resources.
Magic & the Bible
Author: Becky Fischer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Our culture today is saturated with magic, witchcraft, witches, celebrations of the dead, casting spells, and much more. Our kids are trapped in a world of movies, books, video games, cartoons, and more. They are at the mercy of this encroaching paganism and few in church leadership ever take the time to explain what it is all about. It is all anti-God and anti-Bible! Even most Christian parents see to be speechless in trying to explain why these things are wrong, and why we don't celebrate Halloween, etc. Well, this book aims to solve all of that. the time has come to spell it out clearly in black and white. No more pussy-footing around! In Magic and the Bible, we tell it like it is. There are 51 full color pages, and each page covers one topic. We discuss things like: Angels * Demons * Satan * The Invisible World * Witches * Zombies * Vampires * Magic * Ghosts * Casting Spells * Witchcraft * Talking to the Dead* Seances* Psychics* Fortune Telling* Ouija Boards* Halloween* Watching movies about Witchcraft * Bible Stories about Magic and Witches What are Christians supposed to do about these things? Great for family discussions or lessons for Sunday School or children's church! It's time to let our kids know the truth and prepare them to confront the culture in which they live with confidence. A beautiful way to let them discover how relevant the Bible is to everyday situations. Dozens of scripture references!
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Our culture today is saturated with magic, witchcraft, witches, celebrations of the dead, casting spells, and much more. Our kids are trapped in a world of movies, books, video games, cartoons, and more. They are at the mercy of this encroaching paganism and few in church leadership ever take the time to explain what it is all about. It is all anti-God and anti-Bible! Even most Christian parents see to be speechless in trying to explain why these things are wrong, and why we don't celebrate Halloween, etc. Well, this book aims to solve all of that. the time has come to spell it out clearly in black and white. No more pussy-footing around! In Magic and the Bible, we tell it like it is. There are 51 full color pages, and each page covers one topic. We discuss things like: Angels * Demons * Satan * The Invisible World * Witches * Zombies * Vampires * Magic * Ghosts * Casting Spells * Witchcraft * Talking to the Dead* Seances* Psychics* Fortune Telling* Ouija Boards* Halloween* Watching movies about Witchcraft * Bible Stories about Magic and Witches What are Christians supposed to do about these things? Great for family discussions or lessons for Sunday School or children's church! It's time to let our kids know the truth and prepare them to confront the culture in which they live with confidence. A beautiful way to let them discover how relevant the Bible is to everyday situations. Dozens of scripture references!
The Great Commission (for Kids)
Author: Becky Fischer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781494905330
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Research indicates that peer evangelism among young children (one kid leading another one to the foot of the cross for a life-changing encounter with Jesus) is one of the most prolific and effective means of evangelism in the nation. This series teaches kids all the basics of what the Bible tells us about what happens when someone asks Jesus to come into their hearts, as well as how what the Gospel really is.Help your children gain the understanding and tools they need to do what comes naturally to them–winning the lost! Equip them with this series of lessons on sharing their faith effectively with their friends and loved ones! Although there is a simple step-by-step method of leading people to the Lord included, that is not necessarily what this curriculum is all about. These lessons answer questions like:“What really happens on the inside of a person when they become saved?”“Since the Bible doesn't have a sinner's prayer in it, then what is the Bible way to become born again?”“What does sharing our faith in Jesus have to do with Him coming back to earth again?”…and so much more!*******************************************13 Lesson Titles:At first glance you may think your children already know this information. But they have never heard it taught this way!* The Great Commission* Pray The Lord of the Harvest* How Shall They Hear?* The Gospel Is Good News* What Is the Plan of Salvation?* Becoming Born Again* Confess and Believe* Prophetic Evangelism* These Signs Shall Follow* Baptizing Them* Making Disciples* Then the End Shall Come* Kids' Ministry Day**************************************************What's Included:* 12 dynamic lessons* 12 skits for either drama or puppetry* 12 Power Verse Activities* Multiple Objects Lessons Per Lesson* 15 Review Questions for each lesson* 10 Scriptures Per Lesson for a Sword Drill* Lesson 13 Designed for the kids toconduct serviceAlso included:* Hands-On Training Manual to train your kids to be evangelists! (Includes Certificates of Completion)Your Children Learn:* How to present the Plan of Salvation* Important Salvation Scriptures* How to Open Conversations about the Lord* How to Share Their Testimony* To Intercede for the Lost* To Do Simple Neighborhood Outreaches
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781494905330
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Research indicates that peer evangelism among young children (one kid leading another one to the foot of the cross for a life-changing encounter with Jesus) is one of the most prolific and effective means of evangelism in the nation. This series teaches kids all the basics of what the Bible tells us about what happens when someone asks Jesus to come into their hearts, as well as how what the Gospel really is.Help your children gain the understanding and tools they need to do what comes naturally to them–winning the lost! Equip them with this series of lessons on sharing their faith effectively with their friends and loved ones! Although there is a simple step-by-step method of leading people to the Lord included, that is not necessarily what this curriculum is all about. These lessons answer questions like:“What really happens on the inside of a person when they become saved?”“Since the Bible doesn't have a sinner's prayer in it, then what is the Bible way to become born again?”“What does sharing our faith in Jesus have to do with Him coming back to earth again?”…and so much more!*******************************************13 Lesson Titles:At first glance you may think your children already know this information. But they have never heard it taught this way!* The Great Commission* Pray The Lord of the Harvest* How Shall They Hear?* The Gospel Is Good News* What Is the Plan of Salvation?* Becoming Born Again* Confess and Believe* Prophetic Evangelism* These Signs Shall Follow* Baptizing Them* Making Disciples* Then the End Shall Come* Kids' Ministry Day**************************************************What's Included:* 12 dynamic lessons* 12 skits for either drama or puppetry* 12 Power Verse Activities* Multiple Objects Lessons Per Lesson* 15 Review Questions for each lesson* 10 Scriptures Per Lesson for a Sword Drill* Lesson 13 Designed for the kids toconduct serviceAlso included:* Hands-On Training Manual to train your kids to be evangelists! (Includes Certificates of Completion)Your Children Learn:* How to present the Plan of Salvation* Important Salvation Scriptures* How to Open Conversations about the Lord* How to Share Their Testimony* To Intercede for the Lost* To Do Simple Neighborhood Outreaches
77 Fairly Safe Science Activities for Illustrating Bible Lessons
Author: Donald B. DeYoung
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1441242317
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Nothing captures the attention of young people (and adults) like a creative object lesson. This hands-on book gives pastors, teachers, speakers, and homeschoolers 77 exciting science activities that reveal the order and grandeur of creation and encourage an appreciation of all God has made. These easy experiments illustrate the laws of nature, teach Bible principles, and affirm God's power as Creator. With catchy or unexpected results, the demonstrations make Bible truth unforgettable. The clearly explained experiments use common household objects, require little setup, and are illustrated with pictures and diagrams.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1441242317
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Nothing captures the attention of young people (and adults) like a creative object lesson. This hands-on book gives pastors, teachers, speakers, and homeschoolers 77 exciting science activities that reveal the order and grandeur of creation and encourage an appreciation of all God has made. These easy experiments illustrate the laws of nature, teach Bible principles, and affirm God's power as Creator. With catchy or unexpected results, the demonstrations make Bible truth unforgettable. The clearly explained experiments use common household objects, require little setup, and are illustrated with pictures and diagrams.